With the long-distance paddling season coming to a close, marked by the Na Wahine o ke Kai and Molokaʻi Hoe races, the exhibit celebrates Hawaiʻi’s paddling traditions and honors those water men and women who perpetuate this ocean heritage.

The Hoena Wale Nō exhibit is organized into five sections:

I ka waʻa kahiko—Of the ancient canoe

E lauhoe mai na waʻa—Paddle together

Na waʻa noa—New paddling traditions

Na kanaka o ke kai—People of the water

Hoʻike hoena—Paddling competitions

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Parking is free on Sundays.

For more information, please contact Teri Skillman by (808) 956-8688 or email.